{"product_id":"twenty-one-years-in-india-gyan-books","title":"Twenty-One Years in India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwenty-One Years in India\u003c\/em\u003e by J. L. Humphrey is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 320 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty-One Years in India by John Lisseter Humphreys is a reflective account of his two decades of service in British India as a colonial administrator. Drawing from personal experience, Humphreys offers insights into the workings of the British civil service, legal and political systems, and interactions with local rulers and communities. The book highlights the complexities of governance, cultural encounters, and administrative challenges faced in regions like Terengganu and Kedah. With a blend of observation and critique, Humphreys provides a valuable historical perspective on colonial policy, native administration, and the changing dynamics of British rule in early 20th-century India and Malaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e J. L. Humphrey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1905\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Twenty-One Years in India available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eTwenty-One Years in India\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote Twenty-One Years in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty-One Years in India is written by J. L. Humphrey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67964559851631,"sku":"9789372259315","price":21.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67964559884399,"sku":"9789372252194","price":33.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789372252194.jpg?v=1792638996","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/twenty-one-years-in-india-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}